Monthly Archives: March 2025

What Do You Know About Posting a Letter During the Regency Era?

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

This subject of this post came from a faithful reader of the blog. Below are some of the items I shared with her. People went to the local post office to mail a letter. Usually the recipient paid. People sent mail … Continue reading →

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Beyond Writing Letters, What Type of Paper Was Used in Regency Households?

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Question from a Reader: I have found a great deal of information on the web about writing utensils, but the information about paper during the Regency era primarily centers on letter-writing and general discussions of the high cost and methods … Continue reading →

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Falling into Easy Writing Traps: Do You Know These Rules?

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

 (image via 4 Common Academic Writing Mistakes and How to Fix Them from http://www.noodle.com) Falling Into Easy Writing Traps… 1.  The word “hold” is confusing to some. Essentially a person can hold a baby, a spoon, a smart phone, etc., … Continue reading →

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